Vehicle with concealed rooflight

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of vehicles, and in particular to a concealed rooflight and a vehicle. The concealed rooflight comprises a light box assembly and a lifting assembly; the light box assembly comprises a box body, and the box body is provided with a connecting part; the lifting assembly comprises a driving device, the driving device comprises an acting part and a fixing part, the acting part is connected to the connecting part, and the fixing part is used for fixing the lifting assembly on a vehicle body; the lifting assembly further comprises a lifting controller, and the lifting controller is used for controlling, according to a rooflight concealing instruction, the driving device to drive the light box assembly to be concealed in a concealing space of the vehicle body. By connecting the light box assembly with the lifting assembly, when receiving the rooflight concealing instruction, the lifting controller in the lifting assembly can control the driving device to drive the light box assembly to be concealed in the concealing space of the vehicle body. When the concealed rooflight is used on a cruise vehicle, by concealing the rooflight, the cruise vehicle and an online ride-hailing vehicle have a consistent appearance, such that real fusion of the cruise vehicle and the online ride-hailing vehicle is realized, and the experience of online ride-hailing vehicle platform users is improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of vehicles, and in particular, to a concealed roof light and a vehicle.BACKGROUND

[0002] Cruise taxis are an integral part of a urban comprehensive traffic and transportation system, bear responsibility for supplementing capacity of urban public transportation, and provide personalized transportation services to the public. In recent years, with rapid development of the mobile internet industry, a new industry format of integrating traditional traffic and transportation and the internet has flourished, so that online taxi ride-hailing has become just an important way for users to travel. In order to actively and steadily promote reform of taxi industry, encourage innovation, promote transformation, and better meet the travel needs of the people, the Guiding Opinions of the General Office of the State Council on Deepening Reform and Promoting the Healthy Development of the Taxi Industry points out seizing benefit opportunity to implement the "Internet plus" action, adhering to a problem orientation, promoting transformation and upgrading of cruise taxis, standardizing operation of online ride-hailing taxis, and promoting integration and development of the two business formats.

[0003] In existing technology, traditional cruise taxi drivers access online ride-hailing platforms by registering, thereby being able to accept online ride-hailing orders. But this approach only achieves accepting online ride-hailing orders by cruise taxis from the perspective of cruise taxi drivers, but does not consider appearances of vehicles. From the perspective of users, cruise taxis differ greatly from online ride-hailing taxis in terms of appearance and service standards provided. Therefore, this solution cannot truly achieve integration of cruise taxis and online reservation taxis. This results in inability of cruise taxis to integrate and develop with online ride-hailing taxis, leading to resource waste.

[0004] In a reference document D1 (US2019 / 0329701A1), a vehicle light assembly is provided herein. The light assembly includes a housing operably coupled with a roof structure of a vehicle and movable between a first position and a second position. An arm is pivotably coupled to the roof structure on a first end portion and operably coupled with the housing on a second end portion. A bracket extends from the housing. The bracket is configured to retain a light bar. One or more light sources are disposed within the light bar.

[0005] In a reference document D2 (US2019 / 0256697A1), a lighting subsystem and a light bar structure upon which the lighting subsystem is mounted. The lighting subsystem has a display that incorporates both warning signal lights and a programmable message display and is configured to enable the positioning of the lighting subsystem in multiple positions, including a low-profile position and a higher profile position. In one embodiment, the lighting subsystem utilizes an LED matrix display which includes interleaved message-display LEDs and warning-signal LEDs. The system may be positioned at an aerodynamic pursuit angle, and the LEDs may be oriented to maximize forward intensity of the emitted light in the pursuit position. In the low-profile position, the lighting subsystem may be retracted into a recessed compartment in the roof of an emergency vehicle. The message display may be configured to display preprogrammed messages or user-programmed messages, and may be operable by a user outside the vehicle using a remote control.

[0006] In a reference document D3 (US2009 / 0061599A1), a light bar for a motor vehicle has a plurality of lights mounted to an elongated support member is rotatably connected to opposing end walls of a rectangular frame. An offset cam is connected to the support member and moved by an actuating mechanism between a first and second position which cause the support member and lights to rotate about an axis to corresponding first and second positions. When the support frame and lights are in a first position they are shielded by and substantially enclosed by the sides and ends of the rectangular frame, and when in a second position the lights extend above and generally parallel to the rectangular frame to shine above and forward of the rectangular frame. A power switch energizes the actuating mechanism to move the lights and support member between the first and second positions.

[0007] In a reference document D6 (US4259660A), a retractable roof top sign for automotive vehicles including a generally rectangular low profile frame for attachment to the roof of the vehicle and a sign structure transversely spanning the frame in pivotal attachment at a lower end between a pair of longitudinal side rails of the frame, a small gear motor being provided in driving connection to the sign in a manner so as to permit the sign to be selectively moved between a retracted position within the confines of the frame and a vertically erect position by operation of appropriate electric control switches mounted in the operator's compartment of the vehicle. For use in police cruisers or the like, an attention getting light flasher bar extends across the top width of the sign, and front an rear lights mounted within the confines of the frame are directed respectively on front and back messages displayed on the sign. A pair of oppositely directed longitudinally extending signs may be pivotally mounted along the respective side rails of the frame in a manner to cause their movement between retracted and elevated vertical positions in unison with the transverse sign.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is a problem that existing cruise taxis cannot truly integrate with online ride-hailing taxis.

[0009] The invention is set out in the appended set of claims.

[0010] By using the technical solutions of the present invention, the concealed roof light and the vehicle according to the embodiments of the present invention have the following advantageous effect: in the concealed roof light, by connecting the light box assembly with the lifting assembly, when receiving the roof light concealing instruction, the lifting controller in the lifting assembly can control the driving device to drive the light box assembly to be concealed in the concealing space of the vehicle body. When the concealed roof light is used on a cruise vehicle, by concealing the roof light, the cruise vehicle and an online ride-hailing vehicle have a consistent appearance, such that real fusion of cruise vehicles and online ride-hailing vehicles is realized, and experience of users of online ride-hailing vehicle platforms is improved.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] In order to explain technical solutions of embodiments of the present invention more clearly, drawings required to be used in description of embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It is obvious that the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a structural schematic view of a concealed roof light of an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a structural schematic view of a concealed roof light of an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a structural schematic view of a light box assembly of an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a structural schematic view of a concealed roof light of an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a structural schematic view of an electronic component of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0012] The following are supplementary explanations for the attached drawings: 100-lifting assembly; 101-support plate; 102-first pillar; 103-second pillar; 104-rotation disc; 105-fixing disc; 106-connecting arm; 111-electric push rod; 112-drive motor; 200-light box assembly; 201-box body; 202-electronic component; 300-concealing space.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0013] "One embodiment" or "embodiment" mentioned here refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that can be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that orientations or positional relationships indicated by the terms "up", "down", "top", "bottom", and so on are based on orientations or positional relationships shown in the attached drawings, and only for convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be considered as a limitation of the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" , "second" and the like are only used for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implying the quantity of technical features indicated. Therefore, features limited by "first", "second", and the like can explicitly or implicitly include one or more of these features. Moreover, the terms "first", "second", and the like are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used for describing a specific sequence or order. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchanged in appropriate cases, so that the embodiments of the present invention described here can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described here.

[0014] With the arrival of the Internet Age, integration of cruise taxis and online ride-hailing taxis is an inevitable development trend of cruise taxis. Although the existing cruise taxis can achieve accepting online orders through registration on online ride-hailing platforms by drivers, due to appearances of the cruise taxis and the way of providing services, the main operation mode of the cruise taxis still relies on cruising on roads and accepting passengers' beckoning orders and cannot provide services to meet the personalized needs of passengers. For the cruise taxis, the biggest difference in appearance from regular online reservation taxis is that roofs of the cruise taxis are equipped with roof lights.

[0015] An embodiment of the present invention provides a concealed roof light, FIG. 1 is a structural schematic view of a concealed roof light of an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, it includes a light box assembly 200 and a lifting assembly 100. The light box assembly 200 includes a box body 201, and the box body 201 is provided with a connecting part. The lifting assembly 100 includes a driving device, the driving device includes an acting part and a fixing part, the acting part is connected to the connecting part, and the fixing part is configured to fix the lifting assembly 100 on a vehicle body. The lifting assembly 100 further includes a lifting controller, and the lifting controller is configured to control, according to a roof light concealing instruction, the driving device to drive the light box assembly 200 to be concealed in a concealing space 300 of the vehicle body.

[0016] In the concealed roof light according to this embodiment of the present invention, by connecting the light box assembly 200 with the lifting assembly 100, when receiving the roof light concealing instruction, the lifting controller in the lifting assembly 100 can control the driving device to drive the light box assembly 200 to be concealed in the concealing space 300 of the vehicle body. When the concealed roof light is used on a cruise vehicle, by concealing the roof light, the cruise vehicle and an online ride-hailing vehicle have a consistent appearance, such that real fusion of cruise vehicles and online ride-hailing vehicles is realized, and experience of users of online ride-hailing vehicle platforms is improved.

[0017] In embodiments of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a structural schematic view of a concealed roof light of an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the light box assembly 200 is a functional assembly of the concealed roof light. The light box assembly 200 includes a box body 201 and an electronic component 202 arranged in the box body 201 to implement specific functions, such as an information display function, an information projection function, an illumination function, etc. The box body 201 is configured to connect and support the electronic component 202. The box body 201 can be a support base, and the electronic component 202 is arranged on the support base. FIG. 3 is a structural schematic view of a light box assembly 200 of an embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 3, the box body 201 can also be a fixing frame, an edge of the electronic component 202 is clamped by the fixing frame to realize fixing of the electronic component 202. In some embodiments, the box body 201 can also be used to protect the electronic component 202. For example, the box body 201 is a relatively closed casing structure. Optionally, the box body 201 is a protection casing formed by a at least one component, and the electronic component 202 is arranged inside the casing. It should be understood that "closed" mentioned here refers to that the casing protects the whole electronic components 202, but the casing can also be provided with structures such as weight reducing holes, breathable holes, etc. The box body 201 is provided with the connecting part, and the connecting part is configured to realize connection with the lifting assembly 100. The connecting part can be arranged on any place of the box body 201, such as bottom, back, and other places of the box body 201.

[0018] According to the present invention, as shown in FIG. 2, the lifting assembly 100 is a drive assembly for motion of the concealed roof light. The lifting assembly 100 includes the driving device that provides driving force. The driving device is an electric push rod 111. The fixing part of the driving device is mounted and fixed with the vehicle body, and the acting part is a power transmission structure, such as a telescopic end of the electric push rod 111. The connection part on the box body 201 is connected to the acting part of the driving device, thereby achieving driving the light box assembly 200 to move by the driving device. The connecting part is provided with a connecting structure matched with the lifting assembly 100, and the box body 201 is connected to the lifting assembly 100 through this connecting structure. A connecting method between the connecting part and the lifting assembly 100 includes welding, bonding, clamping, threaded connection, rivet connection, screw connection, and other methods. The lifting assembly 100 further includes a connecting element, and the connecting part can also be connected to the acting part through the connecting element. The structure and the type of the connecting element can be selected based on the size of layout space for transmission mechanisms and the concealed roof light.

[0019] According to the present invention, the lifting assembly 100 further includes a lifting controller, the lifting controller is configured to receive a roof light concealing instruction and control, according to the roof light concealing instruction, the driving device to drive, according to a preset stroke, the light box assembly 200 to contract into the concealing space 300 in the vehicle body. The lifting controller is further configured to receive a roof light showing instruction and control, according to the roof light showing instruction, the driving device to drive, according to a preset stroke, the light box assembly 200 to extend out of the concealing space 300 in the vehicle body and be shown outside the vehicle body. The lifting controller can be an intelligent electronic device (IED), and can also be a single-chip computer or other device in which control programs can be written.

[0020] In an embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 1, a top of the concealing space 300 is an spread opening, allowing the concealed roof light to freely enter and exit the concealing space 300. In some embodiments, the concealed roof light further includes a baffle, and the baffle is configured to cooperate with the concealing space 300 to form a closed reception cavity. In order to ensure sealing of the concealing space 300 and integrity of an appearance of the vehicle body, and improve concealing effect, the baffle can be arranged to seal the extension opening at the top of the concealing space 300. An upper surface of the baffle is painted with the same color as the vehicle body, thereby making the vehicle body have a beautiful appearance. When the concealed roof light is concealed in the concealing space 300, the baffle extends to block the extension opening at the top of the concealing space 300, so as to prevent debris, dust, and so on from falling into the concealing space 300 and maintain cleanliness of the concealing space 300. Optionally, the baffle is connected to the vehicle body through a telescopic mechanism. When the concealed roof light is concealed in the concealing space 300, the baffle automatically extends out to block the extension opening at the top of the concealing space 300. The baffle can also be connected to the vehicle body through a folding mechanism. When the concealed roof light is concealed in the concealing space 300, the baffle automatically flips over to block the extension opening at the top of the concealing space 300. It should be noted that the baffle is not necessarily a separate component, but can also be provided by components of the light box assembly 200 or of the lifting assembly 100. For example, the box body 201 can act as a baffle to block the extension opening.

[0021] FIG. 4 is a structural schematic view of a concealed roof light according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 4, the connecting element is a support plate 101, and the support plate 101 is connected to the acting part. The lifting assembly 100 further includes a support bracket, the support bracket comprises a first pillar 102 and a second pillar 103 parallel to each other, and each of the first pillar 102 and the second pillar 103 has an end arranged on the support plate 101. The connecting part includes a first connecting part and a second connecting part with opposite positions, the first connecting part is connected to the first pillar 102, and the second connecting part is connected to the second pillar 103. According to the invention, the driving device is an electric push rod 111. The support plate 101 is arranged on the acting part, the light box assembly 200 is mounted on the support plate 101 through the support bracket, and two sides of the box body 201 of the light box assembly 200 are hung on the support bracket. When the concealed roof light is mounted on a vehicle, an arranging direction of the electric push rod 111 relative to a top plane of the vehicle body is arrangement along a vertical direction. The lifting controller controls extension and retraction of electric push rod 111 to drive the support plate 101 to lift, and further drives the light box assembly 200 to lift, so that the light box assembly 200 extends out of the concealing space 300 in the vehicle body or conceals in the concealing space 300 in the vehicle body. In some embodiments, in the box body 201 of the light box assembly 200 or in the whole structure of the light box assembly 200, one surface is a plane, the plane can be painted with the same color as the vehicle body, and the surface and the extension opening of the concealing space 300 in the vehicle body have equal interface contour shapes and similar sizes. Each of the first connecting part and the second connecting part of the light box assembly 200 is provided with a rotation shaft, and the first pillar 102 and the second pillar 103 are respectively provided with hinged holes, the two rotation shafts are connected to the hinged holes in the first pillar 102 and the second pillar 103 respectively, such that the light box assembly is rotatable relative to the support plate 101. Rotation of the light box assembly 200 relative to the support plate 101 can also be driven by a motor. For example, the first pillar 102 or the second pillar 103 is provided thereon with a motor, and one of the rotation shafts on the light box connecting element is connected to an output shaft of the motor. When the light box assembly 200 conceals in the concealing space 300, the motor drives the light box assembly 200 to flip over, so that the plane painted with the same color as the vehicle body faces the outside, thereby achieving sealing of the extension opening of the concealing space 300 and improving concealing effect. According to the invention, the support plate 101 and the extension opening of the concealing space 300 also have equal interface contour shapes and have equal or similar sizes; when the light box assembly 200 extends out of the concealing space 300, the support plate 101 can achieve sealing for the extension opening of the concealing space 300, thereby preventing rainwater or debris from falling into the concealing space 300.

[0022] The present invention relates to a vehicle, the vehicle includes a vehicle body, the vehicle body is provided with a concealing space 300, and the concealing space 300 is configured to accommodate the aforementioned concealed roof light.

[0023] In embodiments of the present invention, the concealing space 300 in the vehicle body refers to an opening or avoidance space configured for concealing the light box assembly 200. A size of the concealing space 300 should be greater than a size of the light box assembly 200. Preferably, the concealing space 300 has a contour shape similar to that of the light box assembly 200. A bottom of the concealing space 300 can be communicated with an interlayer space of the vehicle body, and it is also possible to make the concealing space 300 become an independent space by setting a bottom wall and a side wall. In order to ensure integrity of appearance of the vehicle body, an external opening of the concealing space 300 can be concealed and blocked by setting a baffle that has an appearance consistent with that of the vehicle body. The concealing space 300 is configured to arrange concealed roof lights therein. For specific implementation of the concealed roof lights, please refer to the above all methods of describing the concealed roof lights.

[0024] It should be noted that, in the concealed roof light described in the embodiments of the present invention, according to difference of invention scenarios of concealed roof lights, the electronic component 202 in the light box assembly 200 can be different components or devices so as to achieve different functions. FIG. 5 is a structural schematic view of an electronic component 202 of an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 5, when a concealed roof light is applied to a cruising vehicle, the electronic component 202 can be a light emitting diode (LED) display screen, the LED display screen can be set in the box body 201 as a display device for passenger status, so as to display vehicle operating status information, i.e., a passenger status, of the cruising vehicle. Of course, the LED display screen, besides displaying the passenger status of the cruising vehicle, can also display projected advertisements, subtitles, etc. It should be noted that the concealed roof lights can be applied not only to cruising vehicles, but also to ordinary vehicles. In this case, different electronic components 202 can be selected according to requirements of invention scenarios. For example, for off-road vehicles, or vehicle users who like off-road activities, in a concealed roof light set on a vehicle, a search light can be selected as the electronic component 202 to realize the function, so as to meet user's outdoor lighting needs. For another example, for vehicle users who like light shows, in a concealed roof light set on a vehicle, a stage light can be selected as the electronic component 202 to realize the function. The selection of the electronic component 202 is not limited to the above examples, but can also include displays, projectors, or other devices; specifically, customized designs can be made according to needs of users, so as to meet users' personalized needs.

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Embodiment Construction

[0013]"One embodiment" or "embodiment" mentioned here refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that can be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that orientations or positional relationships indicated by the terms "up", "down", "top", "bottom", and so on are based on orientations or positional relationships shown in the attached drawings, and only for convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be considered as a limitation of the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" , "second" and the like are only used for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implying the quantity of te...

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of vehicles, and in particular, to a concealed roof light and a vehicle.BACKGROUND

[0002] Cruise taxis are an integral part of a urban comprehensive traffic and transportation system, bear responsibility for supplementing capacity of urban public transportation, and provide personalized transportation services to the public. In recent years, with rapid development of the mobile internet industry, a new industry format of integrating traditional traffic and transportation and the internet has flourished, so that online taxi ride-hailing has become just an important way for users to travel. In order to actively and steadily promote reform of taxi industry, encourage innovation, promote transformation, and better meet the travel needs of the people, the Guiding Opinions of the General Office of the State Council on Deepening Reform and Promoting the Healthy Development of the Taxi Industry points out seizing benefit opportunity to implement the "Internet plus" action, adhering to a problem orientation, promoting transformation and upgrading of cruise taxis, standardizing operation of online ride-hailing taxis, and promoting integration and development of the two business formats.

[0003] In existing technology, traditional cruise taxi drivers access online ride-hailing platforms by registering, thereby being able to accept online ride-hailing orders. But this approach only achieves accepting online ride-hailing orders by cruise taxis from the perspective of cruise taxi drivers, but does not consider appearances of vehicles. From the perspective of users, cruise taxis differ greatly from online ride-hailing taxis in terms of appearance and service standards provided. Therefore, this solution cannot truly achieve integration of cruise taxis and online reservation taxis. This results in inability of cruise taxis to integrate and develop with online ride-hailing taxis, leading to resource waste.

[0004] In a reference document D1 (US2019 / 0329701A1), a vehicle light assembly is provided herein. The light assembly includes a housing operably coupled with a roof structure of a vehicle and movable between a first position and a second position. An arm is pivotably coupled to the roof structure on a first end portion and operably coupled with the housing on a second end portion. A bracket extends from the housing. The bracket is configured to retain a light bar. One or more light sources are disposed within the light bar.

[0005] In a reference document D2 (US2019 / 0256697A1), a lighting subsystem and a light bar structure upon which the lighting subsystem is mounted. The lighting subsystem has a display that incorporates both warning signal lights and a programmable message display and is configured to enable the positioning of the lighting subsystem in multiple positions, including a low-profile position and a higher profile position. In one embodiment, the lighting subsystem utilizes an LED matrix display which includes interleaved message-display LEDs and warning-signal LEDs. The system may be positioned at an aerodynamic pursuit angle, and the LEDs may be oriented to maximize forward intensity of the emitted light in the pursuit position. In the low-profile position, the lighting subsystem may be retracted into a recessed compartment in the roof of an emergency vehicle. The message display may be configured to display preprogrammed messages or user-programmed messages, and may be operable by a user outside the vehicle using a remote control.

[0006] In a reference document D3 (US2009 / 0061599A1), a light bar for a motor vehicle has a plurality of lights mounted to an elongated support member is rotatably connected to opposing end walls of a rectangular frame. An offset cam is connected to the support member and moved by an actuating mechanism between a first and second position which cause the support member and lights to rotate about an axis to corresponding first and second positions. When the support frame and lights are in a first position they are shielded by and substantially enclosed by the sides and ends of the rectangular frame, and when in a second position the lights extend above and generally parallel to the rectangular frame to shine above and forward of the rectangular frame. A power switch energizes the actuating mechanism to move the lights and support member between the first and second positions.

[0007] In a reference document D6 (US4259660A), a retractable roof top sign for automotive vehicles including a generally rectangular low profile frame for attachment to the roof of the vehicle and a sign structure transversely spanning the frame in pivotal attachment at a lower end between a pair of longitudinal side rails of the frame, a small gear motor being provided in driving connection to the sign in a manner so as to permit the sign to be selectively moved between a retracted position within the confines of the frame and a vertically erect position by operation of appropriate electric control switches mounted in the operator's compartment of the vehicle. For use in police cruisers or the like, an attention getting light flasher bar extends across the top width of the sign, and front an rear lights mounted within the confines of the frame are directed respectively on front and back messages displayed on the sign. A pair of oppositely directed longitudinally extending signs may be pivotally mounted along the respective side rails of the frame in a manner to cause their movement between retracted and elevated vertical positions in unison with the transverse sign.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is a problem that existing cruise taxis cannot truly integrate with online ride-hailing taxis.

[0009] The invention is set out in the appended set of claims.

[0010] By using the technical solutions of the present invention, the concealed roof light and the vehicle according to the embodiments of the present invention have the following advantageous effect: in the concealed roof light, by connecting the light box assembly with the lifting assembly, when receiving the roof light concealing instruction, the lifting controller in the lifting assembly can control the driving device to drive the light box assembly to be concealed in the concealing space of the vehicle body. When the concealed roof light is used on a cruise vehicle, by concealing the roof light, the cruise vehicle and an online ride-hailing vehicle have a consistent appearance, such that real fusion of cruise vehicles and online ride-hailing vehicles is realized, and experience of users of online ride-hailing vehicle platforms is improved.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] In order to explain technical solutions of embodiments of the present invention more clearly, drawings required to be used in description of embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It is obvious that the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a structural schematic view of a concealed roof light of an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a structural schematic view of a concealed roof light of an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a structural schematic view of a light box assembly of an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a structural schematic view of a concealed roof light of an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a structural schematic view of an electronic component of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0012] The following are supplementary explanations for the attached drawings: 100-lifting assembly; 101-support plate; 102-first pillar; 103-second pillar; 104-rotation disc; 105-fixing disc; 106-connecting arm; 111-electric push rod; 112-drive motor; 200-light box assembly; 201-box body; 202-electronic component; 300-concealing space.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0013] "One embodiment" or "embodiment" mentioned here refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that can be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that orientations or positional relationships indicated by the terms "up", "down", "top", "bottom", and so on are based on orientations or positional relationships shown in the attached drawings, and only for convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be considered as a limitation of the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" , "second" and the like are only used for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implying the quantity of technical features indicated. Therefore, features limited by "first", "second", and the like can explicitly or implicitly include one or more of these features. Moreover, the terms "first", "second", and the like are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used for describing a specific sequence or order. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchanged in appropriate cases, so that the embodiments of the present invention described here can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described here.

[0014] With the arrival of the Internet Age, integration of cruise taxis and online ride-hailing taxis is an inevitable development trend of cruise taxis. Although the existing cruise taxis can achieve accepting online orders through registration on online ride-hailing platforms by drivers, due to appearances of the cruise taxis and the way of providing services, the main operation mode of the cruise taxis still relies on cruising on roads and accepting passengers' beckoning orders and cannot provide services to meet the personalized needs of passengers. For the cruise taxis, the biggest difference in appearance from regular online reservation taxis is that roofs of the cruise taxis are equipped with roof lights.

[0015] An embodiment of the present invention provides a concealed roof light, FIG. 1 is a structural schematic view of a concealed roof light of an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, it includes a light box assembly 200 and a lifting assembly 100. The light box assembly 200 includes a box body 201, and the box body 201 is provided with a connecting part. The lifting assembly 100 includes a driving device, the driving device includes an acting part and a fixing part, the acting part is connected to the connecting part, and the fixing part is configured to fix the lifting assembly 100 on a vehicle body. The lifting assembly 100 further includes a lifting controller, and the lifting controller is configured to control, according to a roof light concealing instruction, the driving device to drive the light box assembly 200 to be concealed in a concealing space 300 of the vehicle body.

[0016] In the concealed roof light according to this embodiment of the present invention, by connecting the light box assembly 200 with the lifting assembly 100, when receiving the roof light concealing instruction, the lifting controller in the lifting assembly 100 can control the driving device to drive the light box assembly 200 to be concealed in the concealing space 300 of the vehicle body. When the concealed roof light is used on a cruise vehicle, by concealing the roof light, the cruise vehicle and an online ride-hailing vehicle have a consistent appearance, such that real fusion of cruise vehicles and online ride-hailing vehicles is realized, and experience of users of online ride-hailing vehicle platforms is improved.

[0017] In embodiments of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a structural schematic view of a concealed roof light of an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the light box assembly 200 is a functional assembly of the concealed roof light. The light box assembly 200 includes a box body 201 and an electronic component 202 arranged in the box body 201 to implement specific functions, such as an information display function, an information projection function, an illumination function, etc. The box body 201 is configured to connect and support the electronic component 202. The box body 201 can be a support base, and the electronic component 202 is arranged on the support base. FIG. 3 is a structural schematic view of a light box assembly 200 of an embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 3, the box body 201 can also be a fixing frame, an edge of the electronic component 202 is clamped by the fixing frame to realize fixing of the electronic component 202. In some embodiments, the box body 201 can also be used to protect the electronic component 202. For example, the box body 201 is a relatively closed casing structure. Optionally, the box body 201 is a protection casing formed by a at least one component, and the electronic component 202 is arranged inside the casing. It should be understood that "closed" mentioned here refers to that the casing protects the whole electronic components 202, but the casing can also be provided with structures such as weight reducing holes, breathable holes, etc. The box body 201 is provided with the connecting part, and the connecting part is configured to realize connection with the lifting assembly 100. The connecting part can be arranged on any place of the box body 201, such as bottom, back, and other places of the box body 201.

[0018] According to the present invention, as shown in FIG. 2, the lifting assembly 100 is a drive assembly for motion of the concealed roof light. The lifting assembly 100 includes the driving device that provides driving force. The driving device is an electric push rod 111. The fixing part of the driving device is mounted and fixed with the vehicle body, and the acting part is a power transmission structure, such as a telescopic end of the electric push rod 111. The connection part on the box body 201 is connected to the acting part of the driving device, thereby achieving driving the light box assembly 200 to move by the driving device. The connecting part is provided with a connecting structure matched with the lifting assembly 100, and the box body 201 is connected to the lifting assembly 100 through this connecting structure. A connecting method between the connecting part and the lifting assembly 100 includes welding, bonding, clamping, threaded connection, rivet connection, screw connection, and other methods. The lifting assembly 100 further includes a connecting element, and the connecting part can also be connected to the acting part through the connecting element. The structure and the type of the connecting element can be selected based on the size of layout space for transmission mechanisms and the concealed roof light.

[0019] According to the present invention, the lifting assembly 100 further includes a lifting controller, the lifting controller is configured to receive a roof light concealing instruction and control, according to the roof light concealing instruction, the driving device to drive, according to a preset stroke, the light box assembly 200 to contract into the concealing space 300 in the vehicle body. The lifting controller is further configured to receive a roof light showing instruction and control, according to the roof light showing instruction, the driving device to drive, according to a preset stroke, the light box assembly 200 to extend out of the concealing space 300 in the vehicle body and be shown outside the vehicle body. The lifting controller can be an intelligent electronic device (IED), and can also be a single-chip computer or other device in which control programs can be written.

[0020] In an embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 1, a top of the concealing space 300 is an spread opening, allowing the concealed roof light to freely enter and exit the concealing space 300. In some embodiments, the concealed roof light further includes a baffle, and the baffle is configured to cooperate with the concealing space 300 to form a closed reception cavity. In order to ensure sealing of the concealing space 300 and integrity of an appearance of the vehicle body, and improve concealing effect, the baffle can be arranged to seal the extension opening at the top of the concealing space 300. An upper surface of the baffle is painted with the same color as the vehicle body, thereby making the vehicle body have a beautiful appearance. When the concealed roof light is concealed in the concealing space 300, the baffle extends to block the extension opening at the top of the concealing space 300, so as to prevent debris, dust, and so on from falling into the concealing space 300 and maintain cleanliness of the concealing space 300. Optionally, the baffle is connected to the vehicle body through a telescopic mechanism. When the concealed roof light is concealed in the concealing space 300, the baffle automatically extends out to block the extension opening at the top of the concealing space 300. The baffle can also be connected to the vehicle body through a folding mechanism. When the concealed roof light is concealed in the concealing space 300, the baffle automatically flips over to block the extension opening at the top of the concealing space 300. It should be noted that the baffle is not necessarily a separate component, but can also be provided by components of the light box assembly 200 or of the lifting assembly 100. For example, the box body 201 can act as a baffle to block the extension opening.

[0021] FIG. 4 is a structural schematic view of a concealed roof light according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 4, the connecting element is a support plate 101, and the support plate 101 is connected to the acting part. The lifting assembly 100 further includes a support bracket, the support bracket comprises a first pillar 102 and a second pillar 103 parallel to each other, and each of the first pillar 102 and the second pillar 103 has an end arranged on the support plate 101. The connecting part includes a first connecting part and a second connecting part with opposite positions, the first connecting part is connected to the first pillar 102, and the second connecting part is connected to the second pillar 103. According to the invention, the driving device is an electric push rod 111. The support plate 101 is arranged on the acting part, the light box assembly 200 is mounted on the support plate 101 through the support bracket, and two sides of the box body 201 of the light box assembly 200 are hung on the support bracket. When the concealed roof light is mounted on a vehicle, an arranging direction of the electric push rod 111 relative to a top plane of the vehicle body is arrangement along a vertical direction. The lifting controller controls extension and retraction of electric push rod 111 to drive the support plate 101 to lift, and further drives the light box assembly 200 to lift, so that the light box assembly 200 extends out of the concealing space 300 in the vehicle body or conceals in the concealing space 300 in the vehicle body. In some embodiments, in the box body 201 of the light box assembly 200 or in the whole structure of the light box assembly 200, one surface is a plane, the plane can be painted with the same color as the vehicle body, and the surface and the extension opening of the concealing space 300 in the vehicle body have equal interface contour shapes and similar sizes. Each of the first connecting part and the second connecting part of the light box assembly 200 is provided with a rotation shaft, and the first pillar 102 and the second pillar 103 are respectively provided with hinged holes, the two rotation shafts are connected to the hinged holes in the first pillar 102 and the second pillar 103 respectively, such that the light box assembly is rotatable relative to the support plate 101. Rotation of the light box assembly 200 relative to the support plate 101 can also be driven by a motor. For example, the first pillar 102 or the second pillar 103 is provided thereon with a motor, and one of the rotation shafts on the light box connecting element is connected to an output shaft of the motor. When the light box assembly 200 conceals in the concealing space 300, the motor drives the light box assembly 200 to flip over, so that the plane painted with the same color as the vehicle body faces the outside, thereby achieving sealing of the extension opening of the concealing space 300 and improving concealing effect. According to the invention, the support plate 101 and the extension opening of the concealing space 300 also have equal interface contour shapes and have equal or similar sizes; when the light box assembly 200 extends out of the concealing space 300, the support plate 101 can achieve sealing for the extension opening of the concealing space 300, thereby preventing rainwater or debris from falling into the concealing space 300.

[0022] The present invention relates to a vehicle, the vehicle includes a vehicle body, the vehicle body is provided with a concealing space 300, and the concealing space 300 is configured to accommodate the aforementioned concealed roof light.

[0023] In embodiments of the present invention, the concealing space 300 in the vehicle body refers to an opening or avoidance space configured for concealing the light box assembly 200. A size of the concealing space 300 should be greater than a size of the light box assembly 200. Preferably, the concealing space 300 has a contour shape similar to that of the light box assembly 200. A bottom of the concealing space 300 can be communicated with an interlayer space of the vehicle body, and it is also possible to make the concealing space 300 become an independent space by setting a bottom wall and a side wall. In order to ensure integrity of appearance of the vehicle body, an external opening of the concealing space 300 can be concealed and blocked by setting a baffle that has an appearance consistent with that of the vehicle body. The concealing space 300 is configured to arrange concealed roof lights therein. For specific implementation of the concealed roof lights, please refer to the above all methods of describing the concealed roof lights.

[0024] It should be noted that, in the concealed roof light described in the embodiments of the present invention, according to difference of invention scenarios of concealed roof lights, the electronic component 202 in the light box assembly 200 can be different components or devices so as to achieve different functions. FIG. 5 is a structural schematic view of an electronic component 202 of an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 5, when a concealed roof light is applied to a cruising vehicle, the electronic component 202 can be a light emitting diode (LED) display screen, the LED display screen can be set in the box body 201 as a display device for passenger status, so as to display vehicle operating status information, i.e., a passenger status, of the cruising vehicle. Of course, the LED display screen, besides displaying the passenger status of the cruising vehicle, can also display projected advertisements, subtitles, etc. It should be noted that the concealed roof lights can be applied not only to cruising vehicles, but also to ordinary vehicles. In this case, different electronic components 202 can be selected according to requirements of invention scenarios. For example, for off-road vehicles, or vehicle users who like off-road activities, in a concealed roof light set on a vehicle, a search light can be selected as the electronic component 202 to realize the function, so as to meet user's outdoor lighting needs. For another example, for vehicle users who like light shows, in a concealed roof light set on a vehicle, a stage light can be selected as the electronic component 202 to realize the function. The selection of the electronic component 202 is not limited to the above examples, but can also include displays, projectors, or other devices; specifically, customized designs can be made according to needs of users, so as to meet users' personalized needs.

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[0013]"One embodiment" or "embodiment" mentioned here refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that can be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that orientations or positional relationships indicated by the terms "up", "down", "top", "bottom", and so on are based on orientations or positional relationships shown in the attached drawings, and only for convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be considered as a limitation of the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" , "second" and the like are only used for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implying the quantity of te...

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1. A vehicle, wherein the vehicle comprises a vehicle body and a concealed roof light, the vehicle body is provided with a concealing space (300), and the concealing space (300) is configured to receive the concealed roof light, characterized by the concealed roof light comprising a light box assembly (200) and a lifting assembly (100); wherein the light box assembly (200) comprises a box body (201), and the box body (201) is provided with a connecting part; the lifting assembly (100) comprises a driving device, the driving device comprises an acting part and a fixing part, the acting part is connected to the connecting part, and the fixing part is configured to fix the lifting assembly (100) on a vehicle body; the lifting assembly (100) further comprises a lifting controller, and the lifting controller is configured to control, according to a roof light concealing instruction, the driving device to drive the light box assembly (200) to be concealed in a concealing space (300) of the vehicle body; wherein the lifting assembly (100) further comprises a connecting element, the acting part is connected to the light box assembly (200) through the connecting element; wherein the driving device is an electric push rod (111), the connecting element is a support plate (101), and the support plate (101) is connected to the acting part; the lifting assembly (100) further comprises a support bracket, the support bracket comprises a first pillar (102) and a second pillar (103) parallel to each other, and each of the first pillar (102) and the second pillar (103) has an end arranged on the support plate (101); the connecting part comprises a first connecting part and a second connecting part with opposite positions, the first connecting part is connected to the first pillar (102), and the second connecting part is connected to the second pillar (103); wherein the support plate (101) and an extension opening of the concealing space (300) have equal interface contour shapes and have equal or similar sizes, such that the support plate (101) is configured to lift to seal the extension opening of the concealing space (300) when the light box assembly (200) extends out of the concealing space (300).

2. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the concealed roof light further comprises a baffle, and the baffle is configured to cooperate with the concealing space (300) to form a closed reception cavity.

3. The vehicle according to claim 2, wherein the light box assembly (200) further comprises a display screen, the display screen is arranged in the box body (201), and the display screen is configured for operation status information of the vehicle.

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